US certificate, chip-before-rabies, parasite treatment and preapproval.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Use the linked certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian after examination within 14 days before export, endorsed by USDA. It is valid 14 days from issue. APHIS requires the ink-signed, embossed endorsed original to accompany the pet.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Use an ISO microchip; record number and implant date on the certificate. The destination’s 2023 conditions require implantation no later than rabies vaccination.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Pets under 15 weeks are not admitted. The US model requires inactivated rabies vaccine at age at least 12 weeks, at least 21 days before departure, within the manufacturer’s registered 12–36-month validity.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The certificate and national conditions require internal and external treatment within 14 days before departure, recording dates/products. The approved external product must provide persistent efficacy of at least 28 days; use registered products according to manufacturer instructions and keep the pet parasite-free after treatment.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The destination’s 2023 conditions require all proper documents sent to Veterinary Affairs at least three days before departure for entry preapproval. Transport in a suitable kennel under IATA rules; carrier acceptance must be arranged separately.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Pit bull-terrier type dogs are prohibited. Ask Veterinary Affairs to confirm the individual dog’s classification before booking.
Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.
